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Black Diamond, AB
Alberta · Calgary Metro
Black Diamond is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,730. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
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How Black Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Black Diamond a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Black Diamond receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Black Diamond has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Black Diamond is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Black Diamond is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Black Diamond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Black Diamond vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Black Diamond vs U.S. Average
Income: Black Diamond vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,110 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,180 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Black Diamond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6877°N, 114.2324°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Black Diamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 33.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
Schools in Black Diamond
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilfields High School | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ian McLaren School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Black Diamond
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Radio | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Calgary (CBR - 1010 AM, 99.1 FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFGQ 107.3 "QR Calgary 107 & 770" Calgary, AB | corus media, global news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFXO-FM 99.7 "Sun Country" High River, AB | country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 加拿大中文电台FM94.7 | full service | AAC 51 kbps | |
| CKCE 101.5 Today Radio | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Music Mountain (Calgary, CBR-FM, 102.1 FM, formerly CBC Radio 2) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKUV-FM "The Eagle 100.9" Okotoks, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| CKYR-FM 106.7 "Red FM" Calgary, AB | 20 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Calgary, AB (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKCE-FM 101.5 "Today Radio" Calgary, AB | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHFM-FM "Star 95.9" Calgary, AB | adult contemporary, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKWD-FM "Wild 95.3" Calgary, AB | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJSW | alternative, college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| THE LYNX DISCO CLASSICS | 70s disco, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJLI am700 The Light | christian, rock | AAC 96 kbps | |
| ICI Musique Calgary - 89.7 FM, Edmonton - 101.1 FM (CBCX-FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB - (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| THE LYNX CLASSIC HITS | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wild95 | — | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Libraries in Black Diamond
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Public Library - Shawnessy | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sheep River | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Black Diamond
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granary Road |
Hotels in Black Diamond
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Black Diamond
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Black Diamond
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Black Diamond
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Black Diamond
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Black Diamond
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Knox Brewery |
Airports Near Black Diamond
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | Large Airport |
| Calgary / Springbank Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| A J Flying Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Airdrie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Anchor 9 Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arkayla Springs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brant (Dixon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Christiansen Field | — | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Cheadle Airport | TIL | Small Airport |
| Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Claresholm Industrial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cu Nim Airport | — | Small Airport |
| De Winton South Calgary Airport | — | Small Airport |
| High River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Highwood Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Turner Valley Bar N Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilderman Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Winters Aire Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Black Diamond
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Diamond Post Office | |
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Black Diamond
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gateway Bible Church |
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What is the population of Black Diamond?
Black Diamond has a population of 2,730 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,037 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.1% male.
Is Black Diamond expensive to live in?
The median household income is $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Black Diamond safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Black Diamond receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Black Diamond?
Black Diamond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Black Diamond?
The job market in Black Diamond faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $972. There are 85 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 11.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Black Diamond?
The median home value in Black Diamond is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,110. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.
How are the schools in Black Diamond?
8.7% of adults in Black Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Black Diamond?
The average commute in Black Diamond is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Black Diamond?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Black Diamond is 95.1% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian. 92.9% of residents speak only English at home.